Write a story that includes someone saying, “Thank you for that.”

Posted in Dialogue on Dec 2, 2022

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“A Loving Murder” by Mia Ferraro

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CONTENT WARNING: Assisted suicide, descriptions of violence, mentions of war, vulgar language See, you all think I am about to say I don’t regret what I did. I just did it for fame. But what you don't know is that murder happens all the time under your pretty little noses. Your little gerbil was killed by your cat and you don’t condemn him. You know foxes are killing cute rabbits and yet, you give your kids stuffed foxes and call them sweet names. People do not murder, animal instinct does. Men are full of it, women just like to taste a b...

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“Mr. Charm and Mr. Scrambled Eggs” by Michael Jefferson

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Blake Best skillfully spoons a hefty portion of scrambled eggs onto a veteran’s plate. “Thank you for that.” “What?” “Giving me a little extra.” “You look like you could use it today, Terry,” Blake says. “You keeping up with your appointments?” “Yes, sir. I go to an AA meeting every afternoon. Tomorrow I’m goin’ for my glasses. Thanks again for settin’ that up. You’re a good man, Blake. This place used to be empty. Since you were made liaison to the Director, this place has become the top vet’s club in the county.” “How about some bac...

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